For Tuesday, Dec. 20:

You express an unusual intensity this year. If you are single, you might put a suitor on a pedestal. This tendency could damage a potential bond. If you are attached, you, too, might not be seeing your sweetie clearly. When this person falls off his or her pedestal, don’t blame him or her, but you — you put this person there. Scorpio makes a good healer.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

•••• You are known as the Pioneer of the Zodiac, yet you also work well with one other person. Together you could clear the decks more easily for the upcoming weekend. Tonight: Enjoy the one you are with.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

•••• Others dominate. Don’t worry — they do value your opinions. You could have difficulty understanding where others are coming from. Tonight: You can only say “yes” to an offer.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Dive into work. You know the possibilities. Don’t sell yourself short. Tonight: Make nice.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Allow your ingenuity to flourish. You will not only complete a task but be able to finish any last-minute details. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

••• Stay close to home, and don’t venture far. Tonight: Head home early.

Virgo (Aug. 2 3-Sept. 22)

•••• You feel inspired, no matter what you are doing. You have a lot going for you, though it might be hard to tell. Tonight: On the phone, the computer and/or sharing with friends.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Allow greater give-and-take. If you’re wondering about a few last-minute gifts, know that not everything has to be a material manifestation. Tonight: Anchor in.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Methodically enter the next few days. You might have too many lists, but you will burst through them like lightning. Tonight: All smiles.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

••• The best of attitudes can sometimes tumble during times of stress and fatigue. For a brief moment, the holidays or another situation could stress you out. Tonight: Take a night off from the hectic pace.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••• Your instincts play out when dealing with a partner or someone you care about. Pitch in with suggestions while completing a key project. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

•••• Take a stand, though you might need to handle a personal or domestic issue. You have what appears to others to be an endless source of energy and optimism. Tonight: The spotlight is on you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Read between the lines with what is occurring in a friendship. At first the situation seems hazy. Detach, and you will see clearly. Tonight: Orchestrate with music.